We reap what we sow. Lifting responsibly, proper diet, and adequate rest are important parts of Anabolic lifestyle for me. I have to get at least 8 hours sleep a night, consume 3 high calorie low carb meals, with protein shakes and raw yogurt with fresh fruit snacks. I do cardio just 20-30 minutes now 3X week. Lift low weight compared to when I was 40 years old, 3X week too .
My first AS cycle(1999, 38yo) was 10 injections of Mexican Sustanon 250 in like 8 weeks. i carried on the plane from Cancun myself. The whole equation and drug cycle was very effective at putting muscle on me. I gained 12 pounds overall and lost 2 inches off my waist. The cycle cost $7/dose. Less than $100 for pounds of muscle and lower bodyfat~! Wow, I felt confident for the first time in a long time. Later I found validation in my favorite AS book called "Built to Survive" Vergel & Mooney. I borrowed it from the library. Nelson Vergel now has a book on TRT benefits, and making the most of it.
I do one cycle a year now. I take Test injection as needed the rest of the year. Not on any schedule because i have so many HIV related health issues. HIV+ since 1986. AIDS since 1999. Now, I am fighting infections regularly (AS can make cancer or infections worse) Eroids & friends do help keep my spirit healthy. HIV plus HIV drug therapy is known to depress T so i do need to supplement T to fight depression and fatigue. My primary Doctor won't give oil or injections & his prescribed gel is $$expensive, not covered, & not as effective as some underground labs oils. So, i order when i have money, and see a source that sounds interesting. Got burned by ???? ineffective shitoil. ??? another top ten source was also ineffective shitoil. ??? was well priced(20ML of Deca <$50, full cycle was <$500), good delivery(2weeks), and effective quality disappeared with some Eroids patrons money. ??? & ??? were terrific sources, now sadly serving in American penitentiaries.
Last two years I cycled Tren Ace and Test Pro from reputable and active sources here. Cycles were not effective for me. Maybe the drugs were underdosed, or maybe I was not as focused as i needed to be, or maybe AIDS has become irreversible. I have ordered Boldenon, test E, and ancillaries on Jan 16 from a top source, still waiting for any word.
My friends who have used Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Human Growth Hormone clinics who advertise on local media here, tell me quacks are expensive and pushy for $$$. The lab must be paid before patient gets blood-work, receives test results, and receives regularly scheduled injections. The techs apply pressure by insisting that missing a dose has negative consequences. The costs associated make it likely patient will miss a dose. Missing a dose may relieve the clinic of responsibility if treatment doesn't result in happier patient, like loss of bodyfat, gain lean muscle, and improved libido. Some people think the drugs work all by themselves. Don't forget we reap what we sow. Hard work, dedication to proper diet, and sleep are important to the equation.
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